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In a career spanning more than twenty years, New York Times bestselling author John Saul has terrified us with his chilling, psychologically charged novels. Now, in The Right Hand of Evil, Saul plumbs the icy depths of darkness—and gives us his most frightening, compelling novel yet. Don't turn out the light. . . .
Just as their troubled marriage is reaching the breaking point, Ted and Janet Conway receive tragic news that unexpectedly gives them a chance to start again. After the lingering death of his estranged aunt, Ted inherits the Conway home in the small Louisiana town of St. Albans, an imposing structure that has been in the family for more than a century. With nothing to hold them in Shreveport, the Conways move with their teenage twins, Jared and Kim, and eighteen-month-old daughter, Molly, to the promise of a new beginning.
But the house has a life of its own.
Abandoned for the last forty years, surrounded by thick trees and a stifling sense of melancholy, the sprawling three-story Victorian house seems to swallow up the sunlight, along with people's lives. For deep within the cold cellar and etched into the very walls is a long, dark history of the Conway name—a grim bloodline poisoned by suicide, strange disappearances, voodoo rituals, and rumors of murder. But the Conways know nothing of the soul-shattering secrets that snake through generations of their family's past. They do not know that terror awaits them.
All that will change.
A child's haunting cries do not seem to be coming from Molly. The twins, who have always shared a special sympatico connection, now find that mental link abruptly severed. Now, Kim awakens with nightmare visions she prays are only imaginary. Now, as Ted throws his energies into renovating the house, Janet notices a difference in Jared—the once-outgoing teenager has become cold and hostile, full of rage and resentment. Is this a symptom of adolescence or something far more sinister?
The answer lies in a horrifying truth that, once revealed, will threaten to consume every living soul in its fiery wake. For with each generation of the Conway name comes a hellish day of reckoning.
A master of supernatural suspense, John Saul knows what transpires in the black folds of night—and who will be touched by The Right Hand of Evil.
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"I personally thought that this book was amazing... some parts made me wanna scream out in rage in the middle of Health class, but I managed to hold it back-- barely. This book had me on the edge of my seat for the whole time until it was over. My favorite character was definitely Molly! "
— Cassandra (5 out of 5 stars)
The Right Hand of Evil Listener Reviews
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" This book sucked..the witchcraft, voodoo and worshiping the devil...the whole story line was bad. However, I read it to the end, but had skipped a lot of the gory pages. "
— Willow, 2/17/2014 -
" I did not select this book. My mother gave it to me as a gift. Her last few presents were good reads. This one ended that streak. Very predictable if you watch horror movies or read scary books. In times the book became entertaining so this was the worst "
— Mainrun, 2/17/2014 -
" Creepy children, possessed children...John Saul is at it again. If you expect originality from his books, you'll be disappointed, the man has worked out a formula decades ago and stuck to it. However, this particular take on the same old subject was better than most of his books, more horror in it, better pacing, less cliched characters. Very quick read, despite its bulk, and a decent way to waste an afternoon. "
— Bandit, 2/8/2014 -
" Love John Saul "
— Suzette, 1/29/2014 -
" Classic horror from a classic horror writer. I was in the mood for a good haunted house horror novel on vacation and this book delivered. "
— Jane, 1/10/2014 -
" I expected it to be more horrifying...It was okay for a horror, but not brilliant. "
— Ake, 1/8/2014 -
" Typical John Saul....Not a huge fan "
— Jeymei, 1/5/2014 -
" It was an okay book...not one of my faves from John Saul. "
— Michelle, 12/20/2013 -
" Are all his books the same? "
— Catherine, 12/19/2013 -
" I would give it 3.5 if I could. If you like scary books, this one is pretty good. I wondered where it would go because a lot of books in this genre have taken me nowhere. This one was not a disappointment. That is a good thing. "
— Nancy, 12/19/2013 -
" Great book if you're into eerie weirdness, but so disturbing at the same time.... "
— Krista, 12/12/2013 -
" It was alright - kinda predictable. "
— Michelle, 12/7/2013 -
" This was a typical Saul novel that was a bit formulaic but still a captivating read. "
— Tina, 11/28/2013 -
" John Saul did an excellent job with this psychological thriller. The reader can completely relate to the characters and the big quandary they are put in. One of his much better novels! "
— Lori, 10/26/2013 -
" What a depraved and down right scary story! "
— Dawn, 10/23/2013 -
" Reminded me a bit too much of Amityville. "
— Stacey, 9/23/2013 -
" Definitely not one of John Saul's best, but the story is pretty intriguing. I absolutely hated the audiobook, though. The narrator was awful and I couldn't make it through the whole thing (I read the book previously, so I wasn't missing anything). "
— Ashley, 2/4/2013 -
" Sloppy writing, not his best work. Still enjoyable. "
— Tammy, 9/25/2012 -
" This is not really Saul's best work. For me, it had great potential but just didn't live up to it at all. If you're looking for some good Saul, read his earlier works. "
— Susan, 9/3/2012 -
" it was a decent audio to listen to "
— Robin, 6/15/2012 -
" READ THIS WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT! ADDICTED TO HIS BOOKS THEN! "
— Dawn, 5/7/2012 -
" about the stupidest book I have read in a long long time. I think my 9 yr old could have written something better. "
— Erin, 5/3/2012 -
" Creepy and entertianing a perfect late night read "
— Emily, 2/6/2012 -
" I just finished John Saul's THE RIGHT HAND OF EVIL. From the moment I cracked the cover I couldn't put it down. Saul is a gifted story teller. His twist on the haunted house theme is compelling, often surprising and always frightening. This is definitely the stuff of nightmares. "
— Ingrid, 12/28/2011 -
" Kyria and I listened to this on our drive to Ohio one summer. It wasn't bad, it just got a bit too damn weird towards the end. "
— Sean, 10/30/2011 -
" pretty creepy. It's was good "
— Jennifer, 8/27/2011 -
" this book started my luv n addiction 2 thrillers...:) "
— Ibhade, 7/12/2011 -
" I finished this book late at night while my husband was at a friends house. It scared the crap out of me! I called my husband and asked when he was coming home and if he could make it sooner. "
— WeeLovesToRead, 7/10/2010 -
" Definitely not John Saul's best, but it was enough to keep me interested. "
— Laurin, 5/10/2010 -
" about the stupidest book I have read in a long long time. I think my 9 yr old could have written something better. "
— Erin, 2/25/2010 -
" It was alright - kinda predictable. "
— Michelle, 10/10/2009 -
" Despite the characters not being very developed and the plot being somewhat predictable, it's still a very engaging read and satisfying horror fiction to escape into for a few hours. One of my favorite John Saul books. "
— Anne, 9/9/2009 -
" this book started my luv n addiction 2 thrillers...:) "
— Ibhade, 8/20/2009 -
" Not his best, but an interesting read nonetheless. And this one is a lot less creepy than his usual stuff. "
— Susan, 8/19/2009 -
" This book sucked..the witchcraft, voodoo and worshiping the devil...the whole story line was bad. However, I read it to the end, but had skipped a lot of the gory pages. "
— Willow, 5/11/2009 -
" Read with the lights on! (Ha..Ha!) "
— Skeeth, 4/15/2009 -
" This book was a perfect example of the old stories of posssion, complete with priests, nuns, and a chilling account of one families history with the occult. "
— Uvlthurs, 2/6/2009 -
" Was really good, but somewhat predictable. "
— ~lindsey~, 1/23/2009
About John Saul
John Saul is the author of several bestselling books, including Suffer the Children, Midnight Voices, The Manhattan Hunt Club, Nightshade, The Right Hand of Evil, The Presence, Black Lightning, Guardian, and The Homing. He is also the author of the New York Times bestselling serial thriller The Blackstone Chronicles, initially published in six installments but now available in one complete volume. Saul divides his time between Seattle, Washington, and Maui, Hawaii.
About Bill Weideman
Bill Weideman has been active in theater since the first grade, and this interest led him to an undergraduate degree from Michigan State in radio and television broadcasting. He helped found the Ionia Community Theater and has performed with Central Park Players, Muskegon Civic Theater, and other regional theater groups. He has narrated and directed for Brilliance for many years. His repertoire includes everything from thrillers to romance to westerns to science fiction. He is also well-known in West Michigan as the patriarch of the Weideman Family Band.